Electrical Gauge Cluster Car Won't Start

I have a 2003 V6. I was at a stop light waiting for the green. All of a sudden my speedometer and RPM gauge red lined (went all the way to the right) and back to 0 again without my foot on the pedal. Then it started to shake and act like it was going to cut off. I drove to my house and right when I pulled into my drive way it turned off. I put it in park and I tried to start it again. It did not start since. I have no idea if it is alternator related or battery related. Did any of you experience this?

Nevermind I charged my battery and it started right up.

That is weird man. Have you purchased a new battery just to eliminate that option? Do you have an AutoZone or Advanced Auto Parts in your city? I know you have a new, refurbished, or remanufactured alternator but take it to AutoZone and have them check both the battery and alternator simultaneously (for free). That is what they did to mine and I was able to determine the problem was the alternator. It was putting out 11 voltage and it is suppose to put out 14. No problems since.

Congation said:

Mine is doing something similar. I'm not sure if the battery has a dead cell or not. Charging the battery only works until I cut the car off again. Brand new alternator.

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